Hello - Well I'm a lot more experienced at coins this year than I was last year. I know what a CUD error is. I've been finding good stuff in the bags and overall, I'm becoming a very good middlesized collector - especially in pennies. Now I've been reading and I see different coins listed as matte proof. What is a matte proof. Is it different than a regular proof or the same thing? Thank you in advance for the definition of this term. I hope to keep learning about this wonderful hobby. Esky
A matte proof coin has a subdued finish, unlike the typical brilliant proof coin most people are familiar with.
matte proofs usually have a slightly granular finish not unlike something that has been sandblasted. It was primarily used on cents and nickels at the beginning of the 20th century.
